Horseflies Are Causing Chaos Across UK, Here's How To Treat Their Bites (Graphic Images)

They just need to buzz off, tbh.

People across the UK have been sharing photos of their horrendous horsefly bites - and it’s enough to put you off your dinner.

The flies, which are large, dark-coloured and 1-1.2cm in size, are often found loitering around farm animals (such as horses and cattle), ponds and other grassy areas.

Their bites cut the skin, rather than piercing it, which can be very painful.

Ilya_Starikov via Getty ImagesThe dreaded horsefly.

According to the NHS, horsefly bites will leave the skin red and raised. People may also experience: a larger raised rash, dizziness, wheezing, weakness and parts of the body becoming puffy and swollen.

Manchester Evening NewsA photo of a reader's horsefly bite sent to MEN.

General medical advice for treating horsefly bites is to clean the wound with soap and water, apply something cold to the skin (like a damp cloth or ice pack) and raise the area where the bite is.